I use the D-Link DFE-530TX+ network card.  It is based on the Realtek 8139
chipset, but I have never had any problems using it with any BSD or Linux.
They are cheap ($15US) and have worked very well for me.  I switched to the
D-Link card after having problems with Linksys cards.  Definately stay away
from Linksys NICs.  They use different chipsets on cards of the same model.
Very Bad.

Joey


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----- Original Message -----
From: <netbsd@purk.ee>
To: <netbsd-help@netbsd.org>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:25 AM
Subject: LAN Cards?


> Hi
>
> After struggling with realtek 8139 chips..i decided to buy
> non el-chipo 3com...or intel nicks:) but this time i need to know
> for sure..they worth this mony and performance in NetBSD..is
> good:) i have two choices...to buy
>
> 3COM PCI Fast Ethernet 32bit  3C905C-TX adapter  10/100TP or
> Intel PRO 100+ PCI Fast EtherExpress PILA8460C  w/WOL ..
>
> wich one is better? Any good experiences with other nicks are
> welcome:) I hope this time i newer gonna see those haunting
> messages on logs:) With 1.5.3RC1 those 8139 chips working quiet
> well..but only 10-15 days..after that all traffic going so slow:)
>
> Any help is welcome!
>
>